Learn To Surf UK — Module 3: Catching Waves & Building Confidence

Learn To Surf UK Academy · Module 3

Catching Waves & Building Confidence

You've learned the foundations and experienced your first waves. Now it's time to start surfing with more intention.

Your Module 3 Goal

By the end of this module you'll understand how to read waves, paddle into them, pop up with better timing, steer your board and work towards catching your first unbroken green wave.

Lesson 016 — Reading the Waves

Learn to recognise wave shape and choose manageable waves.

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Lesson 017 — Paddling Into Waves

Build paddle speed and learn how timing helps you catch waves.

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Lesson 018 — The Perfect Pop-Up

Take your pop-up into real moving waves.

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Lesson 019 — Turning Your Surfboard

Learn the first steps towards steering and control.

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Lesson 020 — Catching Your First Green Wave

Put it all together and work towards your first unbroken wave.

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Find Your Ideal Surfboard Volume

Tell us a little about yourself and how you surf. We'll give you a recommended volume range to help you find your first or next board.

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How much do you weigh?

02

How would you describe your surfing?

Choose the description that sounds most like your surfing today.

03

How would you describe your fitness?

This helps us account for paddle power and how much support you may want from your board.

04

What kind of waves do you surf most often?

Think about the conditions you're most likely to encounter.

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